As previously announced, we’ve been working toward connecting realms to increase the number of players on low-population realms. Here's a continuously updated list that contains currently planned connections, future plans, and completed realm connections, all in one convenient location.

*Please note this list does not encompass all potential future connections. Please check back for further updates.

Next Connections

We will be connecting the realms listed below on Thursday, August 21 during a scheduled maintenance beginning at 5 a.m. PDT through approximately 1:00 p.m. PDT. Once maintenance is finished, these realm connections will be complete.

Lightninghoof and Maelstrom, The Venture Co
Shattered Hand and Coilfang, Dark Iron, Dalvengyr, and Demon Soul
Sisters of Elune and Cenarion Circle

Future Connections

TBD

*Plans for these connections may change at any time, but we’ll provide additional updates on specific dates for future connections here as we can. Please note that as a part of the connection process realm times may change to match each other.

Completed Connections

Aegwynn, Bonechewer, Daggerspine, Gurubashi, and Hakkar
Agamaggan, Archimonde, Jaedenar, and The Underbog
Aggramar and Fizzcrank
Akama, Dragonmaw, and Mug'thol
Alleria and Khadgar
Alexstrasza and Terokkar
Altar of Storms, Anetheron, Magtheridon, and Ysondre
Alterac Mountains, Balnazzar, Gorgonnash, The Forgotten Coast, and Warsong
Andorhal, Scilla, Ursin and Zuluhed
Antonidas and Uldum
Anub’arak, Chromaggus, Chrushridge, Garithos, Nathrezim, and Smolderthorn
Anvilmar and Undermine
Arygos and Llane
Auchindoun, Cho'gall, and Laughing Skull
Azgalor, Azshara, Destromath, and Thunderlord
Azjol-Nerub and Khaz Modan
Azuremyst and Staghelm
Black Dragonflight, Gul'dan, and Skullcrusher
Blackhand and Galakrond
Blackwater Raiders and Shadow Council
Blackwing Lair, Dethecus, Detheroc, Lethon, and Haomarush
Bladefist and Kul Tiras
Blade's Edge and Thunderhorn
Blood Furnace, Mannaroth, and Nazjatar
Bloodscalp, Boulderfist, Dunemaul, Maiev, and Stonemaul
Borean Tundra and Shadowsong
Bronzebeard and Shandris
Burning Blade, Lightning's Blade, and Onyxia
Cairne and Perenolde
Coilfang, Dark Iron, Dalvengyr, and Demon Soul
Dawnbringer and Madoran
Darrowmere and Windrunner
Dath'Remar and Khaz'goroth
Deathwing and Executus, Kalecgos, and Shattered Halls
Dentarg and Whisperwind
Doomhammer and Baelgun
Draenor and Echo Isles
Draka and Suramar
Drak’Tharon, Firetree, Malorne, Rivendare, Spirestone, and Stormscale
Drak'thul and Skywall
Dreadmaul and Thaurissan
Drenden and Arathor
Duskwood and Bloodhoof
Eitrigg and Shu'halo
Eldre’Thalas and Korialstrasz
Eonar and Velen
Eredar, Gorefiend,Spinebreaker, and Wildhammer
Exodar and Medivh
Farstriders, Silver Hand and Thorium Brotherhood
Fenris and Dragonblight
Frostmane, Ner'zhul, andTortheldrin
Frostwolf and Vashj
Ghostlands and Kael'thas
Gilneas and Elune
Gnomeregan and Moonrunner
Grizzly Hills and Lothar
Gundrak and Jubei'Thos
Hellscream and Zangarmarsh
Hydraxis and Terenas
Icecrown and Malygos
Kargath and Norgannon
Kilrogg and Winterhoof
Kirin Tor, Sentinels and Steamwheedle Cartel
Malfurion and Trollbane
Misha and Rexxar
Mok'Nathal and Silvermoon
Nagrand and Caelestrasz
Nazgrel and Nesingwary/Vek'nilash
Nordrassil and Muradin
Quel'dorei and Sen'jin
Ravenholdt and Twisting Nether
Runetotem and Uther
Scarlet Crusade and Feathermoon
Shadowmoon and Detheroc
Tanaris and Greymane
The Scryers and Argent Dawn
The Venture Co and Maelstrom
Uldaman and Ravencrest
Ysera and Durotan

For more information on Connected Realms, please read the preview blog post here.

FAQ

Q. My realm needs connecting, why isn’t it listed?
A. The connections listed are the phases we’ve currently finalized and have planned connection dates or estimates available for. Additional connections are possible, but they just haven’t reached that stage yet. We’ll be updating the realm connection list as phases complete and new phases are planned.

Q. When will my realm be connected?
A. We'll update this thread with the latest information on currently planned phases.

Q. My realm has a lower population than those on the list, why isn’t mine being connected first?
A. Realm connections are based on a number of factors including population, faction balance, the realm’s physical location in the world compared to other realms it may be connected to, among others. It’s also worth noting that websites which attempt to track population, while helpful in many ways, are estimates based on public data which may not provide the clearest picture of actual population.

Q: Why isn’t my character’s armory profile updating?
A: Armory profiles will not update during the connection phase. It may take up to the next realm maintenance before the Armory updates after the connection has been completed and you have logged into the character. If you have already logged into your characters, and the realm maintenance has passed, please open a report on the Website Bug Report forum.

Connected Realms - Update 8/20